Breaking: Speaker’s office denies inviting DSS to seal off Assembly

The situation led to commotion as staff and lawmakers forced open the chamber doors to proceed with the session. After about 35 minutes of deliberation, Speaker Meranda adjourned the session indefinitely.

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An anonymous aide to the Speaker explained that the letter sent by the Assembly was misunderstood. It was a routine request for increased security following information that the removed speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, might attempt to resume on February 18, 2025, posing a security threat. The letter requested additional security personnel, not to seal off the offices or chambers.

The aide added, “The DSS action on Monday deviated from the original intent. They hijacked the situation, sealing off the legislative chamber and offices of some principal officers. It appears they received instructions from another source.”

The Assembly did not invite the DSS to seal the chamber or offices.